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The Risks Of Having A Ct Scan During Pregnancy
- Fatigue or feeling unwell
- Fluid retention and excess weight gain
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting that continues to get worse
- Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen
- Blurry vision
- Nosebleed or other bleeding that won't stop easily (rare)
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Seizures or convulsions (rare)
Signs and tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may discover:
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Abdominal tenderness , especially in the right upper side - Enlarged liver
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